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Official Obituary of

Caroyl Victory (Nelson) Zulli

December 23, 1942 ~ January 7, 2024 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Caroyl Zulli Obituary

Caroyl V. Nelson Zulli, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord, at the age of 81 on Sunday January 7, 2024. Caroyl was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Carriere, MS. She graduated from Academy of Holy Angels, New Orleans, LA and was an alumna. She is survived by a son Darryl Gilford (Michelle), daughters, Vicki Spellman (John), Karen Zulli (Paula), Janice Griffin and her beloved dog Baby. She had 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald A. Zulli, parents, Forest C. Nelson, Sr. & Edna Hattier Nelson, one brother, Forest C. Nelson, Jr., and two sisters, Jackie Kellogg, & Lolita “Tootie” Nelson. We wish to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Slidell Memorial Hospital for their kindness and care towards our mother during her time there. A private service will be held by the family at St. Roch Cemetery #2 in New Orleans, LA. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Northshore Humane Society https://www.northshorehumane.org/give

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